East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company is proud to provide standby coverage for the Charlottesville Marathon today! Our Gator 2 and ATV 2 were staged along the course to provide rapid medical response on trails and greenways where traditional apparatus can’t easily reach.

These units allow our crews to get to patients quickly with medical equipment, a stretcher, and supplies — even in off-road and hard-to-access areas along the route.

Great job to all the runners and to everyone who helped make the event a safe one!

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04/05/2026

🐰🌷 Happy Easter from all of us at the Firehouse!

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, and a little extra joy.

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us yesterday — we truly appreciate your support and love being part of such an amazing community. ❤️🚒

Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter!

04/05/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank Albemarle County Fire Rescue Logistics for the recent overhaul of our 2007 Ford F550 brush truck.

This wasn’t just a quick refresh. The truck received a brand new aluminum bed, a full console reconfiguration, complete ground rewiring with a new lighting package, and a rebuilt front bumper. The result is a clean, modernized apparatus that’s ready to keep working.

Logistics spent roughly three months coordinating vendors for the bed replacement and then went line by line through the truck, reworking every detail of the setup. That level of effort shows. This rebuild saved tens of thousands of dollars compared to replacing the unit outright, while preserving a solid, low-mile truck that still has a lot of life left in it.

We’re grateful to have a team like Logistics supporting projects like this.

This evening, a handful of our most dedicated members put in the hours to get the truck fully back in service at the station. It’s now ready to respond and serve the citizens of Albemarle once again.

03/04/2026

🚑 Could you save a life? ❤️

East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Community CPR Training and the public is invited.

📅 March 28
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
💲 $25
✔ Official AHA CPR Certification
✔ Hands-on training
✔ Minimum age: 14

⚠️ Space is limited.

👉 Reserve your seat here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpqsee_xuGGrOqlBgLFtSv8UB--w7Ke8_FUdMetAN2W8SN3A/viewform

You never know when someone’s life may depend on it. Learn the skills that save lives.

12/14/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to our community for the exceptional turnout at our 2nd Annual Santa Parade through Glenmore and Rivanna Village, followed by our annual Santa at the Firehouse event.

The support was outstanding. We welcomed over 400 community members, with 80 children visiting with Santa - a record turnout and a clear sign of how much these traditions mean to our area. Seeing families line the streets, wave, and fill the firehouse is exactly why we do this.

Events like these aren’t just festive. They strengthen the connection between the fire company and the community we serve, and they remind us how fortunate we are to be supported by such an engaged and generous group of neighbors.

Shoutout to Kirsten Guthrie and Captain Sadikoglu for the planning and preparation that made the parade and Santa at the Firehouse event run smoothly.

Thank you for making this year’s events such a success.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you’ll be the first to know when Santa returns next year.

12/14/2025

Friday night, our fire family gathered at Keswick Hunt Club for our annual Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony - one of the most important events we hold each year. This night isn’t just about awards. It’s about stepping back from the pace of calls and training to recognize the people behind the pager and the work that keeps this organization moving forward.

The turnout was phenomenal, and that matters. In a volunteer fire company, showing up for each other outside of emergencies is just as important as showing up on scene. This annual gathering reinforces who we are as an agency - connected, committed, and proud of the work we do together. It builds morale, strengthens trust, and reminds every member that their time, sacrifice, and professionalism are recognized and valued. Nights like this directly support the cohesion and resilience that carry over into how we operate in the field.

Firefighter of the Month Award Recipients

🏆 February: Sean Orth
🏆 March: David Johnson
🏆 May: Chris Shinaberry & Wylan Marsh
🏆 July: Rachel Gowans & Wylan Marsh
🏆 August: Devante Dowell
🏆 October: Holly Layne & Cynthia Tetterton
🏆 November: Gabe Schilling & Wylan Marsh

🏆 2025 Fire Chief’s Award - George F. Robinson II
🏆 2025 Scott H. Nesbit Jr. Award - Wylan P. Marsh

This year, we also introduced a new honor. Carol-Ann Paget-Brown and George F. Robinson II were named the first-ever recipients of the ELVIN D. BRYANT AWARD FOR BRAVERY, recognizing exceptional courage and service consistent with the legacy of that name.

Shout-out to Nick Williamson for presenting the 1925 antique weathervane that he restored and hand-painted in the East Rivanna color scheme.

Congratulations to all of our operational, administrative, Board Members, and award recipients for another successful and challenging year.

Thank you to East Coast Readiness and Cynthia Tetterton for donating door prizes, Keswick Hunt Club for generously providing the venue, and Kirsten Guthrie and Cynthia Tetterton for the planning and preparation that made the night possible.

11/15/2025

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER WARNING – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025

The National Weather Service is calling for 40–50 MPH wind gusts and critically low humidity on Sunday. That means one mistake is all it takes to start a wildfire.

PLEASE DO NOT DO THESE THINGS ON SUNDAY:
NO OUTDOOR BURNING – No brush piles, burn barrels, campfires, or fire pits.
NO CIGARETTE DISPOSAL OUTDOORS – Do not toss ci******es from vehicles or while walking.
NO FIREWORKS OR FLARES – Avoid any pyrotechnics or open flames.
NO OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT USE – Postpone mowing, welding, or grinding outside.
NO CAMPING STOVES IN DRY AREAS – Do not cook near dry grass, leaves, or woods.
NO PARKING ON DRY GRASS – Hot exhaust systems can ignite vegetation.

Conditions:
Wind gusts: 40–50 MPH
Humidity: Critically low
Fuels: Very dry

What you should do:
Change your plans now for Sunday if they involve fire, sparks, or hot equipment.
Build this into your work, farm, and outdoor plans.
Report any smoke or fire immediately by calling 911.

Share this post so people see it before they light anything.
Protect our community. One spark can destroy everything.